We are more inclined to overdo something that won't produce. Buy the extra feature for 500 dollars and you're like, m int going to give a crap about that in eight months. Prayad i've caught myself on many times, cause the wo sho especially when the shiny new wears off. Just ask yourself, what did you care about three weeks ago that you barely remember now?
Rhiannon Beaubien is the Managing Editor of Farnam Street Media, serving as the lead writer and editor of the influential Farnum Street blog and Brainfood Newsletter, founded by Shane Parrish. She is also the co-author, along with Parrish, of The Great Mental Models and the author of novel Alone Among Spies. Before joining Farnam Street, she previously worked in Canadian Intelligence.
Rhiannon joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to discuss Farnam Street, the importance of mental models, working with Shane Parrish and her writing career.
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